The Macedonian Dispute in the Activity of the Metropolitan of Thessalonica Anthimos
The Macedonian Dispute in the Activity of the Metropolitan of Thessalonica Anthimos

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on a context rarely exposed yet significant for the analysis how the MacedonianDispute is perceived by the Greek public opinion. The aim of the text is to show the position ofthe representatives of the Orthodox Church of Greece with a special attention dedicated to theMetropolitan of Thessalonica Anthimos. The extensive quotations from different statements bythe Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church and the Metropolitan of Thessalonica (sermons,interviews, publications) are interpreted. The idea is to help the reader with no or a weak commandof Greek language to show the background, shape and key concepts of Greek criticism regardingMacedonian issue. Moreover, the aim is to show the influence of sacral and secular sphere overthe politics.

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